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Farfalle con Crema di Cavolo Nero (Kale Cream Sauce) & Healthy Recipes Magazine Giveaway Recipe
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Ingredients
- 400 grams farfalle (or any short pasta)
- Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
- 8 anchovy fillets
- 1 chili, seeded & finely chopped
- 1 kilo grams cavolo nero, cleaned (take away damaged leaves and hard ribs) and chopped to small pieces
- Parmigiano Reggiano (Parmesan), grated or shaved
- Cover and simmer for another 15 minutes. Add another 1/4 cup of water when
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Nutrition Facts
| Amount Per Recipe | %DV |
|---|---|
| Recipe Size 33g | |
| Calories 118 | |
| Calories from Fat 65 | 55% |
| Total Fat 7.26g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat 4.6g | 18% |
| Trans Fat 0.0g | |
| Cholesterol 19mg | 6% |
| Sodium 449mg | 19% |
| Potassium 47mg | 1% |
| Total Carbs 2.63g | 1% |
| Dietary Fiber 0.1g | 0% |
| Sugars 0.28g | 0% |
| Protein 10.34g | 17% |
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